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No, It is unlikely that extreme events are concurrent. ------------------------------ William Scott P.E., M.ASCE Scott Engineering Port Townsend WA ------------------------------

This is a post-seismic egress issue. A upset vending machine may fall on someone or hinder egress. An Owner may opt to restrain the machine. Then you would follow ASCE 7-16, Cpt 13 to determine seismic forces and design the restraint. ------------------------------ William Scott P.E., M.ASCE ...

OSHA 1926 requires a minimum of four anchor bolts on all steel columns. Shims are needed to level the column unless leveling nuts are used. The column base should be fully grouted to conform to the design of the base plate. ------------------------------ William Scott M.ASCE Scott Engineering ...

Columns for structural columns are generally grouted. I suggest that you check the project drawings and specifications, and talk with the special inspector to determine the actual condition. You may need to cut the slab to expose the condition to verify that the base plates are or not grouted. ...

You can get valuable information from AISC.org. ------------------------------ William Scott M.ASCE Scott Engineering Port Townsend WA (907)952-6019 ------------------------------